The fight for better wages for U. of I. hospital system nursesAs a legislative leader in the Illinois House, it is my duty to advocate on behalf of nurses whose work is invaluable to our communities. ... June 17, 2019
Bishop’s decree against giving Communion to abortion law-supporting politicians warrantedAs the bishop stated in an interview shortly after issuing the decree, his hope is that these lawmakers reconcile themselves to the Catholic Church ... June 17, 2019
Worst harm you can do to your parents is take them for grantedTo the main question: When is the last time you looked at your parents? ... June 16, 2019
Taking a cue from Lennon and imagining a better worldWith dysfunctional government in America and Brexit in the United Kingdom, I wonder how, or if, “Imagine” would have even been written today. ... June 16, 2019
Alderman: Electronic scooters will help ChicagoThis weekend, an important first step is being taken to beat Chicago congestion and give travelers more options. ... June 14, 2019
Putting eyes on the ‘heroin highway’These surveillance cameras are a significant first step in helping better address shootings on Chicago-area expressways. ... June 13, 2019
Judge in Obama center case should have recusedNominated to the bench by Obama, U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey should have recused himself in the Obama center lawsuit. June 12, 2019
Record rains are our cue to actPutting a price on carbon is the most effective way to motivate industry to innovate a new way forward on how we power our world. June 10, 2019
State capital plan’s living high on the hogThe Tribune's masterful job of detailing much of the "pork" in the $45 billion state capital construction plan missed an important part of the story. June 10, 2019
Electric car fee is a punitive taxI’m so disappointed with our elected officials in the Illinois legislature. They passed a budget that places a punitive license plate tax on electric cars. June 10, 2019
Obama Presidential Center wrong for Jackson ParkThe MacArthur Foundation recently announced a $5 million grant to create a new branch of the Chicago Public Library at the Obama Presidential Center. June 09, 2019
Urban Prep helped us become menUrban Prep provided us with educational opportunities that we would not have been able to receive elsewhere. We met daily with mentors ... June 06, 2019
Give Chicago's wounded neighborhoods what they needYou can't expect a goldfish to survive in a fish tank if you never change the water. Such a situation breeds crime. ... June 05, 2019
From Springfield, good news for truckersA whirlwind end to a historic legislative session has resulted in two important pieces of good news for Illinois trucking companies. June 05, 2019
We want good governance, Gov. PritzkerDemocratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker says: “Let the people vote.” That is about his desire to get the people to vote on changing the Illinois Constitution ... June 04, 2019
Keep investigating President TrumpI read the report by special counsel Robert Mueller, so I’m probably more qualified to offer an opinion on it than any politician who hasn’t done the same ... June 03, 2019
The biggest Mueller takeaway? The Russian threatAs expected, former special counsel Robert Mueller’s recent comments about his investigation are already being parsed and analyzed by pundits. June 03, 2019
Burke, and the Chicago Way, must goOur city’s longest-serving alderman, Edward Burke, was hit with a 14-count racketeering indictment Thursday. Mayor Lori Lightfoot says Burke must resign. June 02, 2019
Storms and climate change. Connect the dotsSo now we in Chicagoland have experienced our own taste of extreme weather this weekend. How can we close our eyes to the ravaging effects of climate change? May 31, 2019
CPS elected school board isn’t the answerWhy is Mayor Lori Lightfoot so anxious to pass the responsibility for educating Chicago's youths to an elected school board? May 28, 2019
The problem isn’t guns. It’s gangs.The main reason behind the violence in Chicago can be summed up in one word. It’s the G word and it isn’t guns. It’s gangs. May 28, 2019
Abortion debate is about religious freedomI have always thought that the abortion debate is about religious freedom because at the heart of it are questions of what is it to be human ... May 28, 2019
To stop violence in Chicago, we need to be all-in with investmentViolence reduction and community safety must be a top concern. Violence reduction must be paired with increased investment ... May 27, 2019
Does disavowing Farrakhan help us fight anti-Semitism?Anti-Semitism has existed since Jews first lived on the earth and will continue to exist. Disavowal won’t eliminate it. ... May 26, 2019
Lightfoot's security is Lightfoot's choiceIf you are going to have personal bodyguard protection, it should be someone who trust. Mayor Lori Lightfoot should be given that consideration. May 24, 2019
Open your heart to others' griefEven as a retiree old enough to have seen a thing or two, I’m reminded almost weekly about the sheltered life I’ve led. It’s because of those who grieve. May 24, 2019
Support access to justice for immigrants, those suffering from effects of incarcerationAfter 20 years, a woman was released from prison. Being away for so long, the process of getting an identification card was nearly impossible to navigate. ... May 24, 2019
Time for Congress to act for women's health care accessEven though I believe abortion to be a grave moral wrong, I recoil from the attempt to abolish the right to an abortion. ... May 23, 2019
Illinois needs bipartisan proposals to reform the state’s pension systemWith two weeks left in Springfield’s regular legislative session, the wheels are spinning. House Speaker Michael Madigan’s supermajority wants new taxes ... May 22, 2019
Lightfoot is up to the challengeIt’s a historic moment to welcome Lori Lightfoot as our new mayor of Chicago. ... May 21, 2019